Blueberry Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

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Name: Blueberry Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh blueberries; 1/2 cup ripe mangoes cubed; 1/2 cup cucumbers cubed; 1/2 tablespoons dried cranberries; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 10 Basil leaves chopped finely; Salt and pepper

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup ripe mangoes ; cubed
1/2 cup cucumbers ; cubed
1/2 tablespoons dried cranberries
lemon basil dressing:
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves ; chopped finely
Salt and pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature.

While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad.

Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black.

Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently.

Assemble the salad just before serving – toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

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Blueberry Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup ripe mangoes cubed
1/2 cup cucumbers cubed
1/2 tablespoons dried cranberries
 lemon basil dressing:
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves chopped finely
 Salt and pepper

While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad.

Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently.

Assemble the salad just before serving – toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (252g)
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings

Calories: 364
Calories from Fat: 125 (34%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 13.9g	18 %
	Saturated Fat 1.8g	9 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 84.4mg		3 %
Potassium 476.4mg		13 %
Total Carbohydrate 53.7g		16 %
	Dietary Fiber 6g	24 %
	Sugars, other 47.7g
Protein 8.7g		12 %
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Calories per serving: 364

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